Welcome to another thrilling night of baseball in Los Angeles! The excitement was palpable as Teoscar Hernández smacked a crucial three-run homer in the third inning to propel the Dodgers to a 6-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
But the action started early when Shohei Ohtani, the multi-talented superstar, launched a lead-off homer in the first inning on his second bobblehead night. Ohtani continued his stellar performance by scoring twice and stealing bases, bringing his season run total to an impressive 104.
The crowd of 53,290 went wild as Ohtani and his adorable dog Decoy made a special appearance to handle the ceremonial first pitch. The duo stole the show as Decoy carried the ball from the mound to home plate, capping off a heartwarming moment with a high five.
Despite falling behind 3-1, the Dodgers mounted a thrilling comeback in the third inning, scoring four runs to take a 5-3 lead. Mookie Betts contributed with a clutch RBI single, while Hernández crushed his 28th homer of the season to put the Dodgers ahead.
The Orioles fought back, narrowing the gap to 5-4, but the Dodgers held on for the win. Anthony Banda picked up the victory with 1 1/3 innings of solid relief pitching, while Michael Kopech notched his 12th save of the season.
This game was not without its share of drama, as the Dodgers committed errors that allowed the Orioles to grab an early lead. Despite the miscues, Walker Buehler battled through 4 2/3 innings, giving up four runs, including two unearned.
With the win, the Dodgers continue their playoff push, while the Orioles look to bounce back in their next game. Stay tuned for more thrilling baseball action as the season heats up!
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